Anglican
Diocese
with the
of CHRISTCHURCH
The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis
Fri, 06 Sept
|Sister Eveleen Retreat House
- A weekend Silent Retreat -
Time & Location
06 Sept 2024, 5:30 pm – 08 Sept 2024, 1:00 pm
Sister Eveleen Retreat House, 6 Whitewash Head Road, Scarborough, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
About the retreat
The Perfect Joy of Saint Francis
- A weekend Silent Retreat -
Come join Marion Fairbrass TSSF at Sister Eveleen House for a weekend silent retreat based on some stories of Saint Francis. Hear about his wholehearted following of the gospel, his relationship with all living things and his understanding of a joyful life. There will be a rhythm of shared contemplative worship and teaching, space for personal reflective activities and time for walks.
Individual sessions with the retreat director will be available Saturday and Sunday morning if requested.
About the facilitator:
Marion Fairbrass has been a professed member of the Third Order Society of Saint Francis for over 30 years. Following Christ after the example of Saint Francis and Saint Clare has been central to her spiritual growth. She is currently the Formation Director for the Order in New Zealand, with oversight responsibility for Enquirers, Postulants and Novices. She…